12.01.2025 06:28
The second generation of the Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 network audio streamer offers the user a built-in digital-to-analog converter on two audiophile ES9038Q2M DAC chips from ESS Technologies, a proprietary EOS audio engine that further optimizes sound quality and expanded HDMI commutation capabilities (ARC support and multi-channel audio streaming, including DSD Native).
In addition to all of the above, Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 has a built-in preamplifier “on board”; the model is also Roon certified. The Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 network streamer uses an XMOS XU316 audio interface with an upgraded XMOS chip that supports decoding of DSD digital streams up to DSD512 Native and PCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz. The new product uses dual low-jitter clock synchronization, combining high-precision clock generators with optimized algorithms to minimize jitter. With a fully balanced architecture, the device offers both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs.
With a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, the Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 network player handles large files and high-resolution audio streams with ease. The device’s body is made of aerospace-grade aluminum.
In addition to the base version of the Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 player, a Master Edition version will also be available, featuring dual femtosecond clock oscillators with ultra-low phase noise and OPA1612 op-amps for more accurate audio synchronization support and signal amplification. The base version of the Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 is now available for a suggested retail price of $859 USD / €869. The Master Edition will be available soon for $1,280 USD / €1,299.
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Model name
DMP-A6 Gen 2
Has internal DAC
Yes
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/768 and DSD512
DSP processing
XMOS XU316
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
5.2
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
2.6
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
128 - 124
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.00009% - 0.00011%
Dimensions (mm)
187 x 270 x 90
Weight (kg)
N/A
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